In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Try to find the best answer that is most likely to fill in "_". Note that the URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].

Rio Ferdinand believes Louis van Gaal's decision to return Wayne Rooney to his favoured attacking role has led to the Manchester United's upturn in performance levels. Writing in his column in The Sun ahead of the Manchester derby on Sunday, Ferdinand, now at Queens Park Rangers, revealed his belief that Rooney playing as a striker is fundamental to United hitting fifth gear. He praised Van Gaal for moving his captain further up the field after a spell in the centre of the pitch at the start of the year but admitted the return to form and fitness of Ander Herrera, Marouane Fellaini and Michael Carrick has also been important.Rio Ferdinand says Manchester United need Wayne Rooney in attackHe believes Rooney's form has been key to their upturn in performancesFerdinand said United's 2-1 win at Anfield shows they are 'on to something'Manchester United vs Manchester United: The expert view of the derbyCLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news 
 Question:Ferdinand also pointed to the return of midfield player Michael Carrick (left) as a help to _.
Manchester United

First came the instant touch to control. Then came a drag-back with his left foot to bamboozle a defender before he shifted his balance and swept a right-footed drive precisely into the corner of the net. The European Under 21 Championships is traditionally a stage where the continent’s best young talents showcase their ability and in Germany’s opening group match against Serbia, Emre Can seized his opportunity to shine with a superb goal. More than anything, though, he grabbed the chance to rebuild his confidence and provide a reminder of why Liverpool were so eager to sign him last summer.Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers once called Emre Can 'a Rolls-Royce' but failed to play him in his correct position last seasonPlayed most of his games at right back despite wanting to play in midfieldCan scored a neat goal for Germany in their opening European Under 21 Championship game against SerbiaHe must now prove that he is good enough to feature in Liverpool's new-look midfieldREAD: Martin Skrtel agrees a new contract with LiverpoolREAD: Joe Gomez set for Liverpool medical ahead of £6m move 
 Question:When _ first arrived, he had some fitness issues and couldn’t get into the team.
Emre Can

Harry Kane and his Tottenham team-mates leapt back into action this week following their Premier League drubbing of Bournemouth on Sunday as they returned to the training ground. England striker Kane grabbed a hat-trick as Spurs ran out 5-1 winners at the Vitality Stadium - a victory that moved Mauricio Pochettino's side into the top six. Kane, 22, silenced his critics after a slow start to the campaign that saw him notch just once in his first nine league appearances of the season with a clinical performance against the Cherries as Spurs made in nine unbeaten in the top flight.Tottenham are not playing during the week after being knocked out of the Capital One Cup in the third roundHarry Kane and the squad were back out on the training ground following Sunday's 5-1 win over BournemouthTottenham do not play again until next Monday night when they welcome Aston Villa to White Hart Lane 
 Question:_ put his players through their paces on Wednesday as they began preparing for next Monday's fixture looking to continue their impressive form.

Mauricio Pochettino

